50. Eric Helms: Cardio for Bodybuilding | HIIT vs. LISS, Modality, Timing

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Dr. Eric Helms is back on the Swole Radio Podcast to talk about cardio for bodybuilding! We go over:

0:51 Definition of cardio

2:22 Types of cardio (HIIT, LISS…)

4:04 Does weight training count as cardio?

10:19 Does cardio interfere with hypertrophy?

18:16 Optimal modality for bodybuilders

23:34 Benefits of HIIT cardio

27:19 Mechanisms for cardio affecting hypertrophy

37:51 When to do cardio

45:08 Targeted fat loss

50:56 How Eric prescribes cardio for contest prep

Find Eric:

https://3dmusclejourney.com/

IG: @helms3dmj

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